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Winter 2012 • Red Poll Beef Journal • 1
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WINTER 2012
2011 National Red Poll Junior and Open Show Results
VOLUME 69/NUMBER 1
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2 • Red Poll Beef Journal • Winter 2012
Wiese Farms
Cows grow fat on summer pasture. We
calve in the fall and take the calves off the
cow in early July. Our cows wean off heavy
calves and have the capacity to do well on
grass alone.
Our Junior Herd Sire GS Bellringer,
pictured at 28 months of age and weighing
1,750 lb. He is a very correct bull and will
add quality to our cowherd. We have bulls
and heifers for sale from Bullringer. Come
and take a look at him and his offspring.
Wiese Farms purchased their first Red Polls
in 1927 and they have been a part of our lives
and our farming and ranching success ever
since. Red Polls have many fine qualities to
contribute to the beef business.
Our hope for the future of the Association is
that more people come to recognize the mothering ability, the docility, the ability to do well
under adverse conditions, and the quality of the
finished product for the consumer that is inherent in our Red Poll breed.
Wiese Farms encourages all breeders to register their females and bulls kept for breeding,
and transfer all they sell. We support Complete
Herd Reporting to advance the quality of our
herd and the breed, and encourage everyone to
send in all carcass information that you are able
to obtain.
Wm. Wiese & Family
Our senior herd sire now retired, SHUTER’S
FLAME, is pictured at 3 years of age. We
have used him heavily the past 4 years and
continue to have his offspring for sale.
Come see us for your herd sire needs. We
have a nice selection of yearling bulls to
choose from. They are halter broke, performance tested and fully vaccinated. We
also have eight of their heifer mates for
sale. We are happy to send you pictures
and information by E-mail or Postal Service!
Bill and Angie Wiese & Brian and Jill Hiebert
12214 E. Parallel Road, Haven, KS 67543 • (620) 465-3865 or (620) 802-2169 • e-mail: [email protected]
They graduated magna cum laude!
In the last RPJ, four
bull progeny of our
herd sires were
ready to enter the
Connors State
College Bull Test.
The ‘boys’ did well,
performing on-orabove par with all
other breeds in the
test. That has
provided us with
additional performance data to substantiate that we are meeting
our goals to produce high performance Red Poll cattle. Below are
the bulls’ performance statistics collected at 1 year of age.
Bull ID
WDA (lb)
REA(sq in)
BF(in)
IMF(%)
SC(cm)
F1010
3.4
14.6
0.31
4.09
35
F1013
3.7
13.7
0.34
4.03
33
R1002
3.0
13.2
0.39
4.02
34
R1003
3.1
14.7
0.27
4.09
33
‘Thank you’ to Kenny and John Leuken, Steve and Sean Morris, Lane Parker, and
Dale Seaton for recent purchases of our performance-proven genetics.
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Dunroamin Premium
Semen Available
Using Semen from these Red Poll Bulls:
Dunroamin Premium
205 day wt. 725 lb. 365 day wt. 1,434 lb.
Believed to be the heaviest yearling Red Poll bull of all
time. Gain from birth to weaning was 3.2 lb./day, and
gain from weaning to yearling was 4.43. lb./day.
Calved 2/13/90 Reg. #5990
S: P-P Hoosier Prelude GR31
D: Dunroamin Bones Pearl GR23
EPDs: BW 0.0, WW -9, YW -12, MM 8, M&G 4
Pinpur Baron GR27
Calved 7/10/73 Reg. #96063 95142/GR25/CR124995B/S10CR133458
S: Pinpur Heritage GR34
D: Pinpur Queenmaker Beth GR19
EPDs: BW 1.9, WW 0, YW -2, MM 6, M&G 6
Pinpur Regulator GR25
95142 / GR25 / CR124995B / S10CR133458
Calved 5/11/72 S: Pinpur Heritage 92862 / GR34 S25C143057
D: 139484 Pinpur Bona Ruby
GR21 / CR113235 / CRD142731 / CRD142658
New Herd Sire
Spegal’s Bandaroo Joe Reg. #208378, born 7/2/05
Sire: Bandaroo Landlord 2nd, #7576 Dam: Spegal’s #302
Gail Spegal & Family
6902 N. 400 W., Fairland, IN 46126 • (317) 835-7617
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Table of Contents
Page 5
From the President - Small in Numbers, Large in Opportunity
Page 7
ARPA Committee Reports
Page 8
Another Important Selection Tool is Now Available to ARPA Members
Page 10
Red Poll Rate of Grain
Page 11
State Fair Results for Indiana and Kentucky
Page 12
In Memoriam
Page 13
JR Advisory Re-Organization Committee
2012 ARPA Fees
Normal Registrations
Under 12 months of age
12-24 months of age
Over 24 months of age
$25
$30
$40
Complete Herd Report
Annual Cow Enrollment
$10
Registration of CHR Calf
$10
(Complete herd must be enrolled at the
beginning of the year)
Transfers - all registration types
Within one month of date of sale
$15
One to three month from date of sale
$18
Over three months from date of sale
$25
Page 14-15 2011 National Red Poll Junior Show Results
Page 16-18 2011 National Red Poll Open Show Results
Page 19
2011 National Sales Report & Results
Page 20
Articles from the Past
Page 24
Index of Advertisers
Cover Photo — Kaden Parks proudly displays his blue ribbon. Kaden’s photo
courtesy of Teresa Jackson. Other candid photos of the 2011 National
Show on the cover provided by Linde’s Livestock Photos.
ARPA Board of Directors
Terms Expire 2012
Terms Expire 2013
Terms Expire 2014
Jeff Doll
8884 Camp Ernst Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-1985
[email protected]
Dan Schmiesing, President
5220 Philothea Rd
St. Henry, OH 45883
(419) 925-4883
[email protected]
Jeff Wilkins
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 538-0888
[email protected]
Mike Mammele
3268 236th St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 226-6182
[email protected]
Mike Parks, Vice President
2334 N 425 E
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4610
[email protected]
Bill Jackson
2131 N Washington Rd
Greens Fork, IN 47345
(765) 238-1702
[email protected]
George Shaffer
PO Box 775357
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970) 871-6930
[email protected]
Linda Rager
7382 E 750 S
South Whitley, IN 46787
260-839-5652
[email protected]
Lynda Ziegler
8862 E 450 N
Columbus, IN 42703
812-546-9450
[email protected]
Jo-Ellen Greene
P.O. Box 165
Thompson, PA 18465
570-727-2321
[email protected]
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2011-2012 ARPA
COMMITTEES CHAIRS
Performance
Wayne Fish
Finance
John Rager
ALBC Liaison
Jo-Ellen Greene
Jeff Wilkins
World Tour
Meredith Mckee
By Laws
Archives
Jeff Wilkins
Nomination
Bill Jackson
Jeff Doll
Chaplain
Mike Parks
National Meeting and Sale
Mike Mammelle
Bill Jackson
Hope Mammelle
Teresa Jackson
Junior Association
Linda Ziegler
National Show
Brent Raines
Mike Parks
Promotions and Membership
Brian Shuter
Grass Finished Initiative
Jeff Wilkins
RED POLLS– SMALL IN NUMBERS,
LARGE IN OPPORTUNITY
I have always been amazed at the wide range of opportunities our beloved red cows
offer us. This goes against some science that says a “pure” breed has a limited gene
pool and therefore limited potential in how it is best utilized. Mother Nature must
have given our breed a very good blend of genes. We all heard how Red Polls were
used in the tropics to cross with “humped” cattle to improve quality without
sacrificing heat tolerance ( Senepol and Jamaican Red Poll ). Red Poll cattle have
done well in the heat of our South and Southwest. But we have also seen Red Polls
do well in Canada, Minnesota, and Scotland with very harsh winter climates. Red
Polls do very well compared to other breeds in arid and semiarid climates that result
in limited and very poor feed. MARC (Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska)
has validated this statement. I have seen Red Poll and Red Poll crosses survive and
do well in South Africa where normal rainfall is 4-8 inches per year and their
resulting diet consisted primarily of brush. They are one of only two European breeds
that survived this climate. However, Red Polls also do well in lush feed conditions.
Historically the center of the U.S. Red Poll herd has been the Midwest corn belt. A
big push in the beef world today is for “quieter” cattle, easier to handle, and less
“dark cutters” at slaughter. Since Red Polls were generally in small, family herds
they were handled more. “Hyper” cows were not tolerated with all the kids around.
Therefore these undesirable genes were naturally selected out of Red Polls. We were
generations ahead of the industry. Today with a lot of new small breeders the natural
docile temperament of Red Polls has again come to the forefront.
What an amazing breed of cattle we have. Use them in a way that
best suits your situation. And then tell everyone why you selected
Red Polls.
- Dan Schmiesing, President
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Brian Shuter - Executive Secretary
PO Box 847, Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 425 - 4515 · [email protected]
www.americanredpolls.com
Indiana Red Poll
Association
Officers
President — Gail Spegal
Vice-President — Joe Jackson
Secretary-Treasurer — Gordon E. Jackson
Directors
John Rager
Bill Jackson
Jim Carl
Mike Shuter
Bull Test: Gail Spegal
4-H Breed Rep: Mike Shipley
Open Breed Rep: Gordon E. Jackson
Indiana Livestock Association: Gail Spegal
Members
Donald Burton & Family (812) 546-5998
10782 E 450 N, Hope, IN 47246
Carl Swine Enterprises Inc. (260) 468-2634
Homer Carl Jr. & Family - Jeremy Paul
2653 W 200 S, Huntington, IN 46750
Jim & Diana Carl & Family (260) 468-2850
1647 W 100 S, Huntington, IN 46750
Gerald Crafton & Family (317) 392-1090
Havenwood Farm
1546 E 375 N, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Jerry Hogue (765) 653-9308
3405 N. Co. Rd. 100 W, Greencastle, IN 46135
Bill & Teresa Jackson & Family (765) 238-1702
2131 N Washington Rd., Greens Fork, IN 47345
Gordon E. Jackson & Family (765) 468-7779
14390 E Co. Rd. 350N, Parker City, IN 47368
Jim Jackson & Family (260) 399-3822
6372 N 100 W, Uniondale, IN 46791
Joe Jackson (260) 519-5286
4398 S 300 E, Warren, IN 46792
Carl W. Kestler & Family (812) 342-6177
8001 W. Nashville Rd., Columbus, IN 47201
Michael & Martha Parks (765) 794-4610
Parkstyle Cattle Co.
2334 N 425 E, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Thomas & Janet Moorman
7640 S America Rd. Wabash, IN 46992
John Rager (260) 982-6745
Hilltop Farm 6942 W 1000 N, Roann, IN, 46974
Linda Rager (269) 839-5652
Broken Brick Farm
7382 E 750 S, South Whitley, IN 46787
Jack & Pam Scher (260) 356-8804
6370 N 300 W, Huntington, IN 46750
Mike Shipley (260) 468-4294
211E. Division Rd., Huntington, IN 46750
Mike & Family & Marilyn Shuter (765) 754-7370
Shuter Sunset Farms
7400 N 400 W, Frankton, IN 46044
Brian & Sarah Shuter (765) 378-4809
4182 S 300E, Anderson, IN 46017
Gail Spegal & Family (317) 835-7617
6902 N 400 W, Fairland, IN 46126
Gregg, Megan & Cameron Spegal (317) 835-7617
6902 N 400 W, Fairland, IN 46126
Herd Sires
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NEW American Red Poll Association
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along with the
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Report later in
February.
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Contact ARPA to learn more!
PO Box 847
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 425-4515
1647 W 100S
Huntington, IN 46750
Welcome to Our New Partners
AK Cattle Company - Alyson & Kyle Young
Matthew Young
2011 NAILE Grand Champion Bred and Owned
and Premier Exhibitor
YOUNG’S RED POLL
“W here P roduction M atters ”
Leo, Joyce, Kyle, Matt & Tom Young
1057 Reed Lane, Simpsonville, Kentucky 40067
502-321-9893
Performance Committee Plans for 2011/2012
It’s a sad but true fact that we, as a breed, suffer under-participation in cattle performance testing and reporting. If we are content
to remain a heritage breed with no ambitions to move our breed genetics into the commercial arena, performance testing and
reporting is unnecessary. If, however, we want to reap the benefits of Red Poll genetics aiding the commercial cattle industry,
we are already woefully behind the other breeds in collecting, recording, and advertising the growth and carcass performance
merits of the Red Poll breed. Our lack of performance testing as a breed is the result of two principal reasons: most breeders don’t
understand the data and its value and many breeders are unaware of the benefits that they can reap by actively measuring and
recording a number of performance parameters on their herd.
It shall be the main objective of the performance committee to serve as a vehicle to educate our membership as to the benefits
of collecting and reporting performance data on their Red Poll cattle. We plan to do this through articles in the RPJ, tutorials on
the Red Poll website, and hands-on workshops at National and Regional Red Poll Association meetings. Membership on our
committee is not totally firmed up yet, so if you are interested in helping with this endeavor, please contact Dan or me.
Wayne Fish
Chairman, Performance Committee
918-331-8016
[email protected]
ALBC Committee Reports
As the new Co-Chairman of the ALBC Liaison committee, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into this brand new effort on the part
of ARPA. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in assisting breed
organizations in whatever direction they wish to go. As many of you already know, the ALBC started my interest in heritage
breeds and the information they provided helped me make the decision to choose Red Polls. I am not alone in this. Many of the
people who contact me, first saw me listed as a breeder in the ALBC directory. I myself used this directory to contact Jeff Doll,
also a member of ALBC, to point me in the right direction.
I intend to travel down to the ALBC headquarters in Pittsboro, N.C. sometime in the beginning of the year to discuss what they
can do for us and vice-versa. They are experts at providing technical support in the areas of research on breed characteristics and
populations and promotional support to heritage breeds utilizing all media, print, internet and social. I hope to assist our Executive
Secretary in his efforts in this area as they apply to the ALBC. My other co-Chairman, Jeff Wilkins and I have worked well
together in the past, share the same vision and I look forward to working on this committee with him. I would welcome any ideas/
comments from the membership at any time and I look forward to sharing my efforts with all of you along the way.
Jo-Ellen Greene
Report from the ARPA Sale Committee
The sale committee met in September at Mike and Hope Mammele’s at their home in Minnesota. That sounds impressive, doesn’t
it? Bill and Teresa Jackson delivered sale cattle to them and it was a good opportunity to get started thinking about next year’s
national sale. The committee decided to survey the directors and appreciated their input and suggestions. After taking into account,
the results of the survey, the committee is working towards hosting the 2012 National Sale and 2012 National Membership Meeting
in conjunction with the 2012 National Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition in November at Louisville,
KY. The schedule has not been officially set, but a request has been sent to the NAILE staff to have the National Sale on either
Saturday, November 10th or Sunday, November 11th. The committee is evaluating options to host the National Banquet and
National Meeting, both at the NAILE Facility to minimize travel requirements to those attending. We have also requested to have
the National Red Poll Show moved to Monday, November 12th and to be released immediately following the show. Additional
details will be available in the next issue of the Red Poll Beef Journal. It’s never too early to start thinking about your sale
consignments for the National Sale this fall.
Mike Mammele and Bill Jackson
Another Important Selection Tool is Now Available to ARPA Members
When evaluating cattle for dynamic herd improvement, cattlemen need to use
multiple tools to choose genetics that will produce the high quality beef that the
public desires. Some traits that producers should evaluate and select on include
birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, Expected Progeny Differences
(EPD’s), carcass traits/ultrasound measurements, and complete herd reporting
results (CHR). One relatively new tool available to producers is DNA testing.
Pfizer and many other genetic testing companies have developed a series of tests
that evaluate DNA markers that have been found to be associated with feed
efficiency, marbling, and tenderness. These tests are designed to help the breeder
choose and develop a genetically advanced herd quicker than ever before. You
can test baby calves and receive the information before they are even weaned.
All major breeds are testing for DNA markers and their quality and traits are improving quickly because of it. Why
feed cattle that test low in feed efficiency (higher feed intake), when you can choose cattle that will produce the same
carcass on less feed? Tenderness and marbling test results work the same way. In the past, it took progeny testing, which
was expensive and cumbersome, or ultrasound measurements, which require proper contemporary grouping, to
effectively measure carcass traits. Feed efficiency testing of progeny is also difficult because it requires expensive
equipment to be able to measure actual feed intakes for cattle fed in groups. DNA testing provides additional clues
about how progeny can be expected to perform in the feed efficiency, marbling and tenderness arenas. It allows us to
access those clues without expensive progeny testing and without the need for large contemporary groups.
Consumers dictate the demands of the market and it is the breeder’s obligation to meet those demands. It is time for
ARPA and Red Poll breeders to step up to the plate and develop the type of cattle that the public really wants and learn
how to promote it for success. The public wants to see the real facts about our cattle. If you do the homework to produce
the best cattle, show the public the proof and promote the success of the product to the potential buyers. We need to be
on the cutting edge of the beef industry because we have a breed that can make a successful difference.
The American Red Poll Association Board of Directors approved an agreement with Pfizer Animal Genetics to DNA
test Red Poll cattle with their GeneSTAR program for $25 per head. Hair follicles, blood samples, or semen can be used
for DNA testing by Pfizer. To take advantage of the reduced testing rate for ARPA members (Pfizer’s normal rate for this
test is $27.50), send a copy of your completed order form and your payment to the ARPA office. Your DNA samples
should be sent directly to Pfizer. For more information or acquiring test kits, contact Pfizer Animal Genetics at 877BEEF DNA or www.pfizeranimalgenetics.com. When Pfizer receives your samples, they will contact the ARPA office to
confirm that payment has been received before they will run the tests. The results will then be sent back to you.
One final thought, no one tool will make a difference in developing quality Red Poll cattle for the future. We have to
use all the tools at our disposal to accomplish this goal. DNA test your cattle and help sustain the future of the Red Poll
breed. Success in a cattle operation is found when all of the tools are used in collaboration.
Jeff Wilkins
Performance Committee Member
Visit www.americanredpolls.com
to find more information on the
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links to order testing kits.
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Red Poll Rate of Grain
Dan Schmiesing
Recently a new Red Poll breeder asked
what “rate of gain” he could expect
from his Red Polls. The correct answer
is “it depends.” We will try to answer
the question without a lot of scientific
language. There are two factors
that affect “rate of gain”: genetics
and environment. To make a valid
comparison of cattle we have to take
both into consideration.
The environment can have a vast
influence on “rate of gain”. In the early
70’s a field trial was conducted with
a small (30 cows) Red Poll herd. The
same bull was used on the herd for 2
years. One year the feed was very good,
the next year very poor. (The other
variables were kept to a minimum).
The average birth weight of the calves
differed by slightly more than six
pounds (7 1/2 %). Likewise feed quality
and quantity will affect weaning and
yearling weights (measurements of rate
of gain).Compare the weather and feed
situation this last summer in Texas to
another place where the temperatures
were mild and rain adequate to provide
high quality feed. Yearling weights
will vary drastically if cattle are fed on
grass and cornstalks or if they were
place on a dry lot and fed a lot of corn
and protein. Creep feeding of calves
can have an influence on the weaning
weight, not only if it is done but also
what is fed, for example hay versus
corn. There are other environmental
factors that affect the “rate of gain”
but these examples make it clear
how the environment can have a vast
influence.
The second major factor in “rate of
gain” is the genetics. Ever since cattle
were domesticated people have tried
to select the best ones (genetically)
to keep for reproduction. They did
this by selecting the best looking one
(phenotype) and then hoping the
animal would pass this on to the next
generation. When scientists became
involved in the selection process it
became more objective. Years ago Red
Polls were milked and the pounds of
milk and milk fat were measured. As
Red Polls were converted to a beef
breed the GR (gain register) program
was developed for evaluating rate of
gain from birth to weaning (This was
one of the first programs of its kind for
any beef breeds. Your old pedigrees
often reflect this GR status since
it became part of the registration).
This program, despite its flaws, was a
beginning at scientific selection for the
best genes. The CHR (Complete Herd
Reporting) program was developed
to help established EPD’s (Extended
Predicted Difference) of cattle. This is
an attempt to select the best genes and
eliminating as many environmental
effects as possible.
Wayne Fish and his committee are
studying ways our small breed can
effectively measure the carcass
genetics. We have just begun DNA
evaluation of our herds. How this DNA
and carcass evaluations will affect this
“rate of gain” in the future remains to
be seen.
The bottom line in all this discussion in
that the selection for “rate of gain”
is not as simple as we would all like it
to be. The main idea it to try to compare
“APPLES TO APPLES”. Eliminate
as many variables as possible when
comparing animals.
“Rate of gain” is only one of our
selection criteria for our next generation
of cattle. There is frame size, udder
quality, thickness or meatiness,
temperament, birth weight, body
capacity etc. We all have different ideas
which of these is the most important
and that is good. This will continue
our genetically diversity for future
generations.
Cow Inventory
lists will be
sent out shortly!
Anyone wanting to get into the
CHR program will need to send
their list back by March 1st,
along with $10.00 (per cow)
in order to get enrolled.
2011 CHR
Participants
Burton, Don
Campbell, James
Droz, John
Greene, Mike & Jo-Ellen
Jackson Farms
Leuken, John & Kenny
Mardan Acres
Merten, Gordon
Miller, Chet
Nine West Oak Canyon
Ramsey, Glen
Reinert Family Farm
Rodgers, Richard
Seaton, D.L.
Shaffer Cattle Co
Shuter Sunset Farms
Smith, Galen
Stieber’s Red Polls
Sullivan, Glen
Wiese Farms
Wilkshire
Young, James
State Fair Results
Indiana State Fair Open Show
Kentucky State Fair Open Show
Champion Calf Female - Skyler Jackson
Calf Champion Female – Skyler Jackson
Reserve Champion Calf Female - Megan Jackson
Reserve Champion Calf – Megan Jackson
Champion Junior Female - Alexandria Tate
Intermediate Champion Female – Jessica McCall
Reserve Champion Junior Female - Colton Miller
Reserve Intermediate Champion – Matthew Young
Champion Senior Female - Garrett Lowes
Junior Champion Female – Adam Miller
Reserve Champion Senior Female - Kendra Nunan
Reserve Junior Champion Female – Jeffrey McCall
Grand Champion Female - Garrett Lowes
Senior Champion Female – Matthew Young
Reserve Grand Champion Female - Skyler Jackson
Reserve Senior Champion Female – Alex Nunan
Champion Calf Bull - Bill Jackson
Grand Champion Female – Jessica McCall
Champion Reserve Calf Bull - Jacob Shuter
Reserve Champion Female – Skyler Jackson
Champion Junior Bull - Bill Jackson
Calf Champion Bull – Jackson Farms
Champion Reserve Junior Bull - Brian Shuter
Junior Champion Bull – Sankra Sanker
Champion Senior Bull - Mike & Martha Parks
Senior Champion Bull – Jackson Farms
Grand Champion Bull - Bill Jackson
Grand Champion Bull – Jackson Farms
Reserve Grand Champion Bull - Mike & Martha Parks
Reserve Champion Bull – Jackson Farms
Arrow Rock Farm
Rick & Debbie Sappington
12901 W. Farm Road 2
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2624
Indian Hill Reds
Avalon Farm
MARC BANGSBERG
Our Emphasis is on Easy Calving
1.9 Cutability Prime shown at the
Wisconsin State Fair
(608) 272-3710
9182 Hwy. 27
Sparta, WI 54656
Frank & Lori Wicka
Herbert, Pat, Tyson & Kayleigh Miller
N2469 CTHQ • Poynette, WI 53955-9612
(608) 635-4557 • (608) 225-8078
Registered Red Polls for Sale
100 Plus years in the Red Poll business
N 17326 Cty Rd G, Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 539 - 5032 [email protected]
Lazy N Ranch
George Norris • 979-596-1317
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Red Poll bulls for sale or rent
Broken Brick Farm
Linda Rager
7382 E 750 S, South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 839-5652 home (260) 578-5055 cell
e-mail: [email protected]
Shaffer Cattle Co.
PO Box 775357, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-6930
See our ad on the inside back cover
Leo Milton “Hoppy Namps” Hopkins, of Terrell, TX, passed away on Friday,
July 8, 2011~ at his home with his loving family.
Leo was born on March 8, 1915 in Penfield, Ohio to the late Milton and Winifred Hopkins. He was a
career manufacturer representative and a successful cattle rancher for over 50 years. Leo served several
terms as President of both the National and State Red Poll Cattle Association. He was active with his local
Elmo Water Board Association and a member of the College Mound United Methodist Church. Leo was
preceded in death by his beloved wife and partner of 72 years, Tress; by his daughter, Barbara Prather;
his parents and two sisters, Maxine Laisy and Pat Cooley and
son-in-law, Dick Prather. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters: Claudia
Harman and husband, Marvin, of Arp; Sandy Traylor and husband, Rick, of Plano and
loving family member, Ann, of Friendswood. Leo was a beloved Namps to 18 grandchildren,
22 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Several loving nieces and
nephews, his brother-in-law, Roy Cooley as well as a host of friends also celebrate Leo’s
memory. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in Leo’s memory be made to
VistaCare Hospice, vistacare.com or to the charity of your choice.
2824 Terrell Rd., Ste. 500, Greenville, TX, 75402.
Christopher Ryan Raines
Christopher Ryan Raines, age 29, of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania died Sunday December 18, 2011 as the result of an
automobile accident in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Beloved son of Brent E. and Stephanie (Bench) Raines of Troy, Ohio,
he was born on July 26, 1982 in Lawrence, Kansas.
In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Gregory L. and Lesli Raines of Troy;
maternal grandparents, Bob and Mary Bench of Lawrence, Kansas; paternal grandmother, Marilyn K. Raines of Spring Hill,
Kansas; and cousins Brody Edgins of Lawrence, Kansas and Carter Raines and Emily Raines, both of Mesa, Arizona. He
was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Glenn L. Raines.
Christopher graduated from Troy High School in 2000; received his Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State in 2004;
his masters from Kansas State in 2006; and his doctorate from Kansas State in 2008. He was involved with the livestock
industry his entire life. He was a member of the American Meat Industry Association, and a national board member for the American Red Poll Cattle
Association. Christopher was an associate professor at Penn State, specializing in meat science. He was involved in research both domestically and
abroad, which allowed him to enjoy his other passion, travel.
Private family services will be held. Friends may call on the family from 4-8pm on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy,
Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the GL Raines Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o The American Red Poll Association,
PO Box 847 Frankton, IN 46044.
Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
Chris Raines Memorial
Written by Dan Schmiesing
From “pee-wee” showman to PhD., some of us were lucky to watch the development of this remarkable young man. His parents gave
him the opportunity to work with Red Polls and he made the most of it. His love for Red Polls was apparent as was his desire to do things the “right
way.” He accepted nothing less of himself than to always do his best. A perfectionist, maybe, but that was part of who he was. He became active
in the Junior Red Poll Association and eventually accepted a leadership role as its President. In this way he helped others the way his elders had
helped him. In college he pursued his PhD. because there was always more to learn, and that too was part of his persona. Afterwards he again began
to give back to younger people, teaching them what he had learned and also teaching them how to learn so they might in turn give back. (As a Big Ten
graduate I will forgive him for going to Penn State to teach.) Chris had just begun what was a very promising career when he was taken from us. We
do not know why but we can look at the last 30 years and marvel at all that Chris gave us, most of it without realizing it. The entire ARPA community
will miss Chris and we offer to his family our deepest sympathies. As his family requested a contribution in Chris’s name will be made to the Glenn
Raines Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Leona L. Ebers, 85, of Seward, NE, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Born April 27, 1926, Beaver Crossing, to JamesE. and Emma B. (Bracken) Abrahams. A 1944 graduate of Seward
HighSchool; united in marriage to Merle W. Ebers on March 25, 1944 atMarysville, Kan.; 50+ year member and
officer of Order of theEastern Star; member of Seward United Methodist Church and choir,MYF leader, life member
of WSCS, (now UMW), member of Bridge Cluband National Red Poll Association; Boy Scout leader.
Survivors: husband, Merle W. Ebers, Seward; sons anddaughters-in-law, William and Cheryl Ebers of Lincoln,
Marvin Ebersof Jacksonville, Fla., Larry and Nelda Ebers of Paola, Kan.;daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Range
and special friend, BillGibson of Lindale, Ga., Sandra Zulkoski of Seward, Kyla and MarkUnick of Edwardsville,
Ill.; 23 grandchildren; 34great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Callahan of Fairmont;sister-in-law, Irma Abrahams of
Hutchinson, Kan.; many nieces and nephews.
JR Advisory Re-Organization Committee
Our committee has been asked to provide an in-depth evaluation of the
American Junior Red Poll Association and its events. So far we have
looked at and updated the National Queen Contest and Diamond Excel
Award guidelines. We are looking at changing the Jr. Promoter of the
Year award to Overall Jr. of the Year and are revising the criteria for this
award. In addition to these recommended program changes, we will be
looking at the bylaws to see how we can make the AJRPA more efficient
and organized. We hope to have everything revised/updated and ready
to present to the ARPA board of directors by June 2012 and then to
the AJRPA membership in November 2012. We are also re-evaluating
how the adult advisors can best serve and guide the Juniors that will be
leading the AJRPA into the future.
At the National AJRPA Membership Meeting at NAILE in November,
many things were discussed. The Juniors voted on the location and
date of the Summer Preview show. The decided to accept the offer from
the Indiana Red Poll Association to host the 2012 AJRPA Summer
Preview Show at Alexandria, IN at the Madison County Fairgrounds on
June 15-16-17. The Shuter Family has graciously agreed to coordinate
this show with the help of the committee. We are looking for hosts for
future Summer Preview shows, so if you are interested, please contact
Lynda Ziegler.
In addition to the Preview Show discussion, we discussed the work
that the Junior Committee is doing to re-evaluate the organization,
programs and events. The kids expressed an interest to participate
more in the planning process so it was decided that the AJRPA officers
would attend and provide input moving forward. They also felt that they
needed a new logo, so a logo contest was planned. Entries need to be
sent to Lynda Ziegler and then they will be voted on in June. The plan
is to have apparel and other items of interest made with the logo and
sell them as a money making project. Other money making projects
were discussed including the yearly raffle. After discussing ideas on
how to open the raffle up to a broader base, Kim Scott donated a flat
screen TV for the Juniors to raffle off in 2012. See any junior member
for tickets for the
drawing to be
held at the Junior
show at NAILE
in Nov of 2012.
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requested that we also look into what was involved with getting a
show or exhibit at the American Royal Livestock Show at Kansas
City, so Kim Scott and Brian Shuter are going to research that and
report back. The possibility of a booth at Kansas City and NAILE
were also discussed.
Once the current Junior Association format and programs are
addressed, the focus will turn to how we can continue to bring in
new members, as well as aid in a smooth the transition from the
Junior Association into the ARPA membership. If anyone has
questions or suggestions please feel free to contact myself or any
of the committee members.
Submitted by Lynda Ziegler, Chair
Junior Officers
Kendra Nunan - President
Adam Miller - Vice President
Tyocia Ziegler - Secretary/Treasurer
Megan Jackson - Outreach Coordinator
2011 National Red Poll Junior Show Results
November 2011 Louisville, KY
Grand Champion Overall
Division III Champion
DRM Suesie Q
Owned By: Jessica McCall - Crestwood, KY
Grand Champion Bred and Owned
Division IV Champion
Young’s EA King
Owned By: Matthew Young - Simpsonville, KY
Reserve Grand Champion Overall
Division III Reserve Champion
Shuter’s Daffodil
Owned By: Garrett Lowes - Anderson, IN
Diamond Excel - Show Heifer of the Year
Division III Reserve Champion
Shuter’s Daffodil
Awarded to: Garrett Lowes - Anderson, IN
Junior Show Division Winners
Division I Champion
AKs Whiskey Girl
Owned By: Adam Miller - Finchville, KY
Division I Reserve Champion
Shuters Sassy
Owned By: Dane Miller - Bowling Green, IN
Division II Champion
JF MARGIE
Owned By: Megan Jackson - Uniondale, IN
Division II Reserve Champion
JF LACEY
Owned By: Skyler Jackson - Uniondale, IN
Division IV Champion
Young’s EA King
Owned By: Matthew Young - Simpsonville, KY
Division IV Reserve Champion
JF Minnie
Owned By: Kendra Nunan - Madison, IN
Colton Miller
Judy Ebersole Memorial
Showmanship Award
Matthew Young
Glen Raines Memorial Plaque
presented to the Premier Exhibitor
Backdrop shots courtesy of
Linde’s Livestock Photos. Candid Shots
from NAILE courtesy of Teresa Jackson.
The AJRPA members present at the November 12, 2011 meeting held in
conjunction with the NAILE in Louisville, KY determined that AJRPA
needs a new updated logo. It was decided that there would be a contest
for all AJRPA members to participate in.
Logo designs need to be submitted by April 15, 2012.
Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address
(if applicable) with your design submission. Camera ready or computer designed in an artwork program are best, but not
required. It is intended that the design will be used to place on items (apparel and other items) to be sold.
Submit designs
Lynda Ziegler
to:
By mail: 8862 E 450 N Columbus, IN 47203
E-mail to: [email protected]
Call: 812-546-9450 or 812-344-3241 for questions
The submitted designs will be placed on the website for all to view. Voting will take place at the AJRPA meeting to be held
in Alexandria, IN in conjunction with the 2012 AJRPA Summer Preview Show, June 15-17. For those unable to attend the
meeting, voting can be done prior to the show by mailing your vote to the above address at least a week prior to the meeting
date. All designs become the property of AJRPA.
The winning designer will receive a prize to be determined by the JR Re-organization Committee.
2011 National Red Poll Open Show Results
November 2011 Louisville, KY
Grand Champion Overall Bull
Grand Champion Overall Female
Shuter’s Fuzz
Owned By: Jacob Shuter - Frankton, IN
DRM Suesie Q
Owned By: Jessica McCall - Crestwood, KY
Reserve Grand Champion Overall Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Overall
JF Jackpot
Owned By: Jackson Farms - Greens Fork, IN
Premier Breeder
Congratulations to Jackson Farms
Shuter’s Daffodil
Owned By: Garrett Lowes - Anderson, IN
Premier Exhibitor
Congratulations to Matthew Young
Calf Champion: Parkstyle Hope
Owned By: Mike & Martha Parks
Crawfordsville, IN
Intermediate Champion: JF Lacey
Owned By: Skyler Jackson
Uniondale, IN
Senior Champion Heifer: Young’s EA King
Owned By: Matthew Young
Simpsonville, KY
Photo not available.
Reserve Calf Champion: M.B. Laddy’s Rose
Owned By: Jesse Mattingly
Junction City, KY
Reserve Intermediate Champion: JF Margie
Owned By: Megan Jackson
Uniondale, IN
Res. Sr Champion Heifer: Young’s Lu Ann 09
Simpsonville, KY
Senior Calf Champion: Parkstyle Junebug
Owned By: Mike & Martha Parks
Crawfordsville, IN
Junior Champion: DRM Suesie Q
Owned By: Jessica McCall
Crestwood, KY
Grand Champion Heifer: DRM Suesie Q
Kentucky Beef Expo!
Owned By: Jessica McCall
For more information visit www.kybeefexpo.com
Crestwood, KY
Join us at the
Red Poll Show
Friday, March 2 at 4:00 P.M.
Red Poll Sale
Saturday, March 3 at 9:30 A.M.
Reserve Senior Calf Champion: Shuters Sassy
Owned By: Dane Miller
Bowling Green, IN
Reserve Junior Champion: Shuter’s Daffodil
Owned By: Garrett Lowes
Anderson, IN
Photo not available.
Calf Champion: M.B. Laddys Desire
Owned By: Jesse Mattingly
Junction City, KY
Reserve Intermediate Champion: JF Sluggar
Owned By: Jackson Farms
Greens Fork, IN
Senior Champion: Esquire’s Sliver Chip
Owned By: Esquire Land & Cattle Co.
Mabelvale, AR
Reserve Calf Champion: Shuters Yukon
Owned By: Shuter Sunset Farms
Frankton, IN
Junior Champion: JF Jackpot
Greens Fork, IN
Grand Champion Bull: Shuters Fuzz
Owned By: Jacob Shuter
Frankton, IN
Intermediate Champion: Shuters Fuzz
Owned By: Jacob Shuter
Frankton, IN
Reserve Junior Champion: Young’s LV King
Simpsonville, KY
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: JF Jackpot
Greens Fork, IN
Registered Red Poll Cattle
“The Balanced Breed”
7637 Lawrence 1110
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
www.randdfarm.com
Phone:
417-452-2026
E-mail:
[email protected]
NATIONAL SALE,
SHOW & Annual Meeting
will be at NAILE in November 2012!
Watch for details.
2011 National Sales Report & Results
The Central Kentucky Angus Pavilion
in Lancaster Kentucky was transformed
on the weekend of September 9th and
10th to host the annual gathering of the
American Red Poll Association family for
the National Membership Meeting and
for the National Red Poll Sale. Trying
out a new format this year, the sale was
moved to Saturday night and a pre-sale
social and Dinner replaced the National
Banquet. The new format seemed to be
well received by most all of the attendees.
In addition to the Meeting, Dinner and
Sale, educational seminars were held
on Friday evening and local tours and
sightseeing trips were available to fill
the time during the day on Saturday for
anyone who was interested.
Sale Summary
Lot
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
16 & 16A
17 & 17A
18 & 18A
19 & 19A
20 & 20A
21 & 21A
22
23 & 23A
24X
25X
26X
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Consignor
Jackson Farms
Jackson Farms
Jackson Farms
Linda Rager
Mardan Acres
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Doll's Red Polls
Doll's Red Polls
Anna Doll
Simpson Calhoun
Simpson Calhoun
Simpson Calhoun
Simpson Calhoun
Simpson Calhoun
Simpson Calhoun
Young's Red Polls
Young's Red Polls
Shuter Sunset Farms
Shuter Sunset Farms
Shuter Sunset Farms
Shuter Sunset Farms
Shuter Sunset Farms
Parks Red Polls
Parks Red Polls
Parks Red Polls
Parks Red Polls
PoBoy's Farm
Sale Averages
Bred Heifers
Cows
Open Heifers
Bulls
Bred Cow
Open Heifer
Open Heifer
Open Heifer
Open Heifer
Mature Bull
Bull Calf
Bred Heifer
Open Heifer
Open Heifer
Open Heifer
Open Heifer
Cow/Calf Pair
Cow/Calf Pair
Cow/Calf Pair
Cow/Calf Pair
Cow/Calf Pair
Cow/Calf Pair
Bred Cow
Cow/Calf Pair
Yearling Bull
Open Heifer
Bred Heifer
Bred Heifer
Open Heifer
Yearling Bull
Bred Cow
Bred Cow
Bred Heifer
Bull Calf
$1,395.00
$1,585.00
$1,073.00
$1,290.00
At the National Meeting, there were
26 members and 14 guests in attendance.
One of the first orders of business during
the meeting was to elect new members
to the Association. For the 2010-2011
fiscal year, there were 22 new paid active
members and ten new junior members
that were officially received into ARPA
membership. An additional 36 people/
operations also were first time purchasers
of Red Poll Genetics during the calendar
year and received a free complimentary
membership and/or subscription to the
ARPA magazine. Adding this many new
members to the Association is a great feat
and shows how much Red Poll genetics
are in demand.
Price
$1,250.00
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,050.00
$2,000.00
$875.00
$1,050.00
$1,025.00
$900.00
$900.00
$900.00
$1,850.00
$1,400.00
$1,700.00
$1,550.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,700.00
$1,750.00
$1,300.00
$1,500.00
$1,300.00
$1,400.00
$975.00
$975.00
$1,350.00
$1,800.00
$1,725.00
$1,300.00
Buyer
Hillside Farms & Cattle LLC
NJB Ltd
Leo Young
Wilkshire
Esquire Land & Cattle
Young's Red Polls
Young's Red Polls
Shuter Sunset Farms
R&R Farms
R&R Farms
R&R Farms
Shuter Sunset Farms
Mardan Acres
Taylor, Austin & Anna Doll
Geoff McPherson
Geoff McPherson
Mardan Acres
Doll's Red Polls
Doll's Red Polls
NJB Ltd
Lowry Farms
Lowry Farms
Lowry Farms
Tyocia Ziegler
Simpson Calhoun & Family
William Klaber
R&R Farms
NJB Ltd
During the meeting, many new
programs and projects were presented
to the membership. A new Red Poll
promotional brochure was presented.
The brochure will be posted on the
ARPA website and a group order will
be placed for anyone who is interested
in utilizing the brochure to promote
their own operation. An open place has
been reserved on the back cover of the
brochure for you to place a label with
your own contact information. In addition,
a new classified ad listing service on the
ARPA website is also in development.
Stay tuned for further information on this
new marketing opportunity. The third
major development discussed at the
Membership Meeting was the new DNA
testing agreement that has been reached
between ARPA and Pfizer. A reduced
rate has been negotiated for any ARPA
member wishing to have their animals
DNA tested for markers associated with
feed efficiency, marbling and tenderness.
Additional details about this program are
available on the ARPA website as well.
New directors elected to serve on the
ARPA Board of Directors included:
Lynda Ziegler (IN), Jo-Ellen Greene (PA),
Jeff Wilkins (NC), and Linda Rager (IN).
After an engaging dinner and
discussion, the National Sale kicked off
at 6:30 pm with 30 top lots including
bulls, open heifers, bred heifers and cow/
calf pairs. An extremely powerful mature
herdsire consigned by Hill Top Farms
paced the bidding, bringing $2000 from
Esquire Land and Cattle. Topping the
female portion of the sale was a bred cow
with an extremely fancy heifer calf at
side consigned by Simpson Calhoun and
Family, selling to Shuter Sunset Farms at
$1850. The second high selling female
was consigned by Parks Red Polls and
went to Hillside Farms and Cattle for
$1800. Volume buyer was a new breeder,
R&R Farms with four lots purchased.
Overall, 5 bulls averaged $1290, eleven
bred cows and cow/calf pairs averaged
$1585, four bred heifers averaged $1395
and ten open heifers averaged $1075.
Articles from the Past
Jeff Wilkins, Chairman
Archives Committee
The Archives Committee has pulled articles from past journals that have been written to challenge ARPA members to improve
and promote the Red Poll breed and to be leaders in the beef industry. Perhaps we should re-read these articles while keeping
the following questions in mind.
Have we achieved these challenges?
Have we even started?
Do we want to improve the quality of Red Poll cattle?
Do we want to promote Red Poll cattle for purebred and commercial use?
Do we want to continue to allow the size and number of herds to decline?
Do we want Red Poll cattle to be placed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy “critical breed” list?
We hope that by re-reading these past challenges there will be breeders who will be motivated to lead change and grow our breed
and not let it slip into obscurity.
Jim Leachman Addresses ARPA Membership
by Michael R. Johnson
President, ARPA
On November 19, 1991, Jim Leachman, owner
and founder of Leachman Cattle Company in
Billings, Montana, appeared before members
of the Ameri- can Red Poll Association to give
his thoughts and ideas on the responsibilities of
purebred beef cattle associations.
Mr. Leachman has considerable exper- ience
in that area, having been reared with exposure
to the American Angus Asso- ciation, and now
owning six purebred breeds of cattle among his
6,000 brood cows. Mr. Leachman’s involvement
in numerous cattle organizations and his
industry-wide recognition in marketing in the
commercial industry certainly provides the
basis for a well-informed opinion on the future
of the purebred beef industry.
In addition to judging our National Show, he
has purchased Red Polls in recent years, and
spent considerable time evaluating our animals
at the North Amer- ican International Livestock
Exposition. I have attempted to summarize those
suggestions and comments he presented to
our membership at this year’s National Sale and
Meeting.
• An Association should be dedicated to
producing cattle for the industry. Seed stock
producers should dedicate themselves to
producing a product to an end- that is, satisfying
all phases of total beef production.
• An Association needs to establish rules that
are genetically and economically sound. For
example, to prohibit registration of an animal
that has white in front of the navel is neither
genetic nor economical. The purpose of an
Association is to establish rules “that will make
an honest man honest.”
• An Association should have an inherent
responsibility to accommodate the most
progressive and innovative members.
Historically, beef cattle associations would rather
cultivate a new member than accommodate an
existing member that might disagree with the
current or established leadership.
• An Association has the responsibility to
qualify their membership-that is, require
performance from your members, and find out
which ones will work toward a better breed in the
future.
• An Association should record and measure as
large a genetic pool as possible. Variation means
improvement, and the steepest genetic trend has
the most variation.
• An Association has a responsibility to
lead change, not to restrict it. Historically,
Associations have a tendency to want to choke
change to death. Mr. Leachman added that the
most effective way of innovating change is in
the form of small groups acting collectively. In
effect, they lead change, showing others the way,
and do not have a tendency to force change. If
small groups of members act collectively with
any degree of success, others will follow with
little or no argument, generally expressing a
great deal of enthusiasm.
• An Association should be willing to accept
a responsibility for change, or at least
counterbalance the other end-that is, the packer.
The question was posed by Mr. Leachman as to
how many purebred breeders go to commercial
meetings or have ever been in a slaughterhouse
cooler.
educate its breeders and members, as well as
users of their product. He stated that the best
way to achieve this is by performance. You
have to keep at it, as education is a continuing
responsibility.
develop alternative methods of marketing. Mr.
Leachman specifically posed this question
to the ARPA membership: “What have you
gained for the last 100 years of showing?
Ninety per- cent of your publication is show.”
Mr. Leachman stated that it is a wonderful
thing to have champions, and to publicize our
achievements, but what will the Red Poll cow do
for the commercial man? How will she perform?
What type of calf will she raise, and what can
be expected Jim Leachman talks with Marshall
A. Mohler of Thorntown, Indiana. in her
performance as compared to other breeds?
develop less visible traits such as fertility,
efficiency, and carcass yield. He added that all
Associations have a tendency to reward growth
patterns but do very little to emphasize to their
breeders that the less glorious traits are just as
essential to making money in the commercial
cattle industry.
those members who do the most business and
make the biggest commitment to the breed. He
emphasized this point by stating that when the
wind blows, even turkeys can fly, but what really
happens when the wind dies down? He went
on to say that only a few members of the vast
majority will continue to carry the Association.
He reinforced his point by stating, “Imagination
often carries us to a world that never was. An
uncreative mind can spot all the wrong answers,
but a creative mind can spot all the wrong
questions.”
In closing, Mr. Leachman added that our
Association has very little knowledge regarding
the direction of the cattle industry. He stated that
we have to learn to breed well, manage well, and
promote well. He suggested that we institute the
principles of selection and performance.
Mr. Leachman also believes our Association
needs to be flexible, and be willing to turn on a
dime. In other words, if it doesn’t work, change
it. Don’t continue to utilize it because it worked
yesterday. He added that making a perfect
decision is not as important as making a decision
the best way you can, and having the ability to
implement it. Look at performance first. As a
breed association we should assume
the responsibility to collect the best and most
accurate data possible. Hopefully, this summary.
accurately represents Mr. Leachman’s comments
to our membership. I feel confident that the
major points are well taken in spite of the fact
that they are not direct quotations. I would
encourage each member to carefully consider
these comments and suggestions, as I think many
of them have considerable merit as it relates to
the future of our Association. I would add that
my initial impulse was to challenge, but I found
that our progress as an Association afforded
virtually no arsenal for victory.
1992, Cover Story
As we Red Poll breeders head into a new year within this dynamic industry of beef
production, it is our obligation to develop and produce seedstock that will make a
profit for both purebred breeders and commercial cattlemen.
Hopefully, for 1992, the commitment of the majority of our breeders is one of
serving the needs of the beef industry through the genetic improvement of Red Poll
cattle. At times in purebred circles, it is easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of
our most important issue-the improvement of Red Polls. Sometimes, one can get too
caught up in breed politics, become too showring oriented or become too engulfed
with remembering the past. How can we accurately document improvement within
our herd?
Unless our Red Poll breeders position themselves in the seedstock market
with proven quality genetics and a herd breeding program designed to develop
EPDs, the Red Poll breeders’ share of the commercial market will never develop.
Documentation of genetic performance is an essential ingredient of becoming viable competitors in today’s commercial cattle market.
Building a Red Poll Performance Database is needed. The information of the genetic performance must come from the country and be
provided by large and small Red Poll breeders who have the desire to be successful selling seedstock to commercial producers.
The future is in your hands!
Clover Lawn Farms
The Peck Family
Shirley, Harlen, Ruston and Rondell
Registered Red Poll Bulls For Sale
52958 162nd St., Austin, MN 55912
Ph. (507) 437-6688
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www.michiganredpoll.homestead.com
Dave Hickman - President
Gordon Merten - Vice President
Claudia Libbey - Secretary - Treas
Dave & Sherri Hickman
West Branch, MI
989-345-5755
[email protected]
Gordon & Janice Merten
Hart, MI
231-873-4459
[email protected]
Kent & Claudia Libbey
East Jordan, MI
231-378-2497
[email protected]
Duane & Lucille Finkler
Conklin, MI
616-861-5978
Ron & Ruth Doberstein
Copemish, MI
231-325-1144
Chas. & Helena Brozofsky
Family
Beulah, MI
231-325-1144
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“In the Heart of Little Egypt”
just 15 minutes
west of I-57 at Sesser Exit
Max Crain or
Doug & Meindy Hamilton
MICHIGAN RED POLL
ASSOCIATION
Thomas & Sally Grutsch
East Jordan, MI
231-536-2412
Sidewayz Cattle Co.
Kim Scott - Columbus, KS
Cell: (620) 762-0575
[email protected]
K&S Red Poll Farm
Larry & Vickie Creech (636) 668-8693
(Sharon Creech)
636 - 668 - 8693
636 - 528 - 7277
Chas. & Joy Brozofsky
Beulah, MI
231-325-7251
Harold & Linda Stephens
West Branch, MI
989-345-0290
John & Gennie Gerow
502-475-7850
Louisville, KY
[email protected]
Hilltop Farm
Established 1965
We are breeders of Beef Cattle!
Some also do well in the show ring.
Hilltop Sires:
Hilltop T-Will
Hilltop Excede
The Rager Family
6942 W. 1000 N., Roann, IN 46974
(260) 982-6745
“Here at Hill Top Farm, yield and grade
dictate the breeding program.”
RED....it’s the new black.
2012 Kentucky Red Poll Show & Sale
Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
Show: Friday, March 2, 4:00 p.m.
Sale: Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.
Selling
Bulls, Cows,
Bred Heifers,
Open Hefers
A gentle dispostion, great mothering abilities, easy-keeping, naturally polled,
and now proven tenderness on the plate...what more can you ask for?
Be Bold. Make a Statement. Invest in Red Poll Cattle.
For more information and a list of Red Poll breeders in your area, contact:
For Kentucky Breeders:
Jeff Doll, President
Kentucky Red Poll Association
859-743-7923
Fax: 859-694-1672
Leo Young
1057 Reed Lane
Simpsonville, KY 40067
Phone/Fax:502-722-5379
Cell: 502-321-9893
Co-Sponsored by:
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Kentucky Red Poll Association
Kentucky Department of
Agriculture, Commissioner James R. Comer
Sire: McClurkin 60
For Sale: Cows, Heifers, & Bulls
Dam: McClurkin 21 Molly 524
“Strength, feminity, good udder, poise and grace—all
of the attributes that we look for in a great brood
cow”. The above cow is a sample of the McClurkin
Diamond M Farms herd. The cow, now owned by D.
L. & Zeta Seaton of Tahlequah, OK, is a product of
the excellent stock of Red Poll Cattle available for
purchase from Diamond M Farms.
Photo courtesy of Wayne Fish, Bartlesville, OK.
Index of Advertisers
AR – Diamond M Farms.......................................................................... 23
AR – Esquire Land and Cattle Co............................................................ 30
AR – Handwork Farm............................................................................. 11
CO – Shaffer Cattle Co....................................................................... 11,31
IL – McMarshall Farms.......................................................................... 32
IL – Egyptian Farms.............................................................................. 22
IN – Broken Brick Farm.......................................................................... 11
IN – Indiana Red Poll Association............................................................ 5
IN – Spegal’s Red Poll Cattle................................................................... 3
IN – Jackson Farms................................................................................. 3
IN – Carl’s Red Polls................................................................................ 6
IN – Hilltop Farm .................................................................................. 22
IN – Parks Red Polls ............................................................................. 24
IN – Shuter Sunset Farms..................................................................... 29
KS – Sidewayz Cattle Co........................................................................ 22
KS – Wiese Farms.................................................................................... 2
KY – Doll’s Red Poll Cattle..................................................................... 27
KY – Young’s Red Poll............................................................................. 6
KY – Kentucky Red Poll Show & Sale.................................................... 22
MI – Michigan Red Poll Association...................................................... 22
MN – Clover Lawn Farms........................................................................ 22
MO – R&D Farm...................................................................................... 18
MO – Arrow Rock Farm.......................................................................... 11
MO – K&S Red Poll Farm........................................................................ 22
MT – Cowboy Classic Naturals............................................................... 22
NC – Wilkshire........................................................................................ 27
OH – Mardan Acres................................................................................. 28
OH – Calhoun Farm................................................................................ 28
OK – D&R Cattle Company..................................................................... 27
OK – Nine West Oak Canyon.................................................................... 2
OK – Stieber’s Red Polls......................................................................... 28
OR – HNH Red Poll Cattle....................................................................... 24
PA – Upland Lawn Farm......................................................................... 26
Pfizer – Animal Health.............................................................................. 9
TN – D&M Farm...................................................................................... 24
TX – Harrington Red Poll Cattle............................................................. 28
TX – Lazy N Ranch.................................................................................. 11
TX – Texas Red Poll Association............................................................. 26
TX – Diamond Ranch.............................................................................. 26
VA – Apollo M Farm................................................................................ 24
VA – Blue Ridge Red Poll Association . .................................................. 26
WA – Dick & Barb Rodgers..................................................................... 24
WI – Avalon Farm................................................................................... 11
WI – Indian Hill Reds............................................................................. 11
WI – Marc Bangsberg............................................................................. 11
Western States Red Poll Association...................................................... 25
Western States Marketing Consortium.................................................. 25
Parks
Red Polls
“Breeding Quality,
line-bred
genetics since 1945”
2334N 425E
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Mike & Martha
(765) 585-7157
Mick & Sina
(765) 918-6737
“PARKSTYLE the prefix
of predictability”
D&M
Farm
olls
Red
P
Justin, Phil & Sharon Melton
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-2191
Apollo
M
Farm
Jimmy Morrison
— Auctioneer —
Registered Red Poll Cattle
3230 Woolwine Hwy.
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-4297
Dick & Barb Rodgers
PO Box 335
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 796-2599
Western States Red Poll Association
President: Kim Scott • Vice President: James Campbell • Secretary: Mike Mammele • Treasurer: Wes Bayless
Directors: Mike Mammele, Sue Fish, Ron Lake, Kenny Leuken
Family of Red Poll Breeders
Leeper Land & Cattle
Andrew & Kala Leeper, Leon, IA
Silvers Farm (660) 679-3940
Michael R. Silvers, Butler, MO
Wes Bayless (417) 473-6040
Niangua, MO
Thomas & Anna LePage
(573) 782-3578, Russellville, MO
John Lueken (660) 867-3337
Hatfield, MO
Stieber’s Red Polls (405) 258-1029
Jackie & Janna Stieber, Wellston, OK
Case Family Farm (620) 762-0411
Matt Case, Columbus, KS
Ken & Carol Lueken
(660) 867-3337, Hatfield, MO
Arrow Rock Farm (417) 788-2624
Rick & Debbie Sappington
Walnut Grove, MO
James & Ledina Campbell
(417) 638-5000, Granby, MO
McMarshall Farms (309) 248-7005
Jim & Muriel McKee, Washburn, IL
John & Vickie Droz
(918) 333-6403, Bartlesville, OK
Elk Creek Farms (417) 962-5398
Charlie & Laurie Wilford, Elk Creek, MO
M.J. Meyer Inc. (308) 254-5424
Marvin Meyer, Sidney, NE
Morgan Farms (816) 517-7608
Mike & Jan Morgan, Oak Grove, MO
Jake & Beverly Voth
(580) 874-2314, Kremlin, OK
Wiese Farms (620) 465-3865
Bill & Angie Wiese & Family, Haven, KS
Ryan Linhardt & Family
(573) 392-3104, Olean, MO
Supporting Members
G&S Red Polls (970) 871-6930
George Shaffer & Family
Steamboat Springs, CO
Nine West Oak Canyon (918) 337-8031
Wayne & Sue Fish, Bartlesville, OK
Backes Farm
Tom & Carol Backes & Family
(573) 477-3521, St. Thomas, MO
Willy & Amber Gardner
(573) 782-3536, Russellville, MO
Pamdens Red Polls (580) 874-2320
Dennis & Pam Schoenhals, Kremlin, OK
Terry Barnes (641) 344-9951
Lamoni, IA
HHH Red Polls, Bryan & Carie Hurford
(620) 331-1028, Independence, KS
R&D Farm (417) 452-2026
Ron & Donna Lake, Mt. Vernon, MO
Brian & Jill Hiebert
(316) 661-2636, Mt. Hope, KS
Redbud Lane Farm (573) 496-3516
Todd & Bonnie Linhardt & Family
Jefferson City, MO
Hillside Farms & Cattle
Mike & Hope Mammele
(320) 752-4467, Dawson, MN
John & Denise Reinert
(417) 744-2537, Billings, MO
K&S Red Poll Farm (636) 528-7277
Sharon Creech, Wright City, MO
Lazy “S” Farm (620) 674-8446
Lorrie Scott Family, Columbus, KS
Neal & Shirley Scott
(620) 396-8310, Weir, KS
Centerfield Farm (402) 761-3116
Merle & Leona Ebers, Seward, NE
Diamond Arrow River Ranch
Steve & Pam Reed, Thedford, NE
(308) 645-2719
Earliene Harmon (580) 267-3563
Deer Creek, OK
Becky & Chris Perdue (620) 762-6064
Columbus, KS
Marilyn Raines (913) 884-8229
Spring Hill, KS
Gretchen Robbins
(918) 335-1539, Bartlesville, OK
Future Red Poll Breeders
Dylan Gardner, Russelville, MO
Emma Gardner, Russelville, MO
William Gardner, Russelville, MO
Shelby Goben, Jefferson City, MO
Ashley Lacen, Columbus, KS
Alicia LePage, Russellville, MO
Ella Mae Linhardt, Olean, MO
Brooke Richey, Columbus, KS
Tyler Richey, Columbus, KS
Ashlynn Robbins, Bartlesville, OK
Ty Schoenhals, Kremlin, OK
Trev Schoenhals, Kremlin, OK
Evan Scott, Weir, KS
Zack Scott, Weir, KS
Raley Shaffer, Steamboat Springs, CO
Sam Shaffer, Steamboat Springs, CO
Sidewayz Cattle Co. (620) 762-0575
Kim Scott, Columbus, KS
Attention Cattle Buyers!
We’re Taking Red Polls to the Next Marketing Level
Performance Tested Bulls
Performance
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Cows
Cows
OpenHeifers
Heifers
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One e-mail or call does it all!
For more information, please contact John Droz at (918) 214-3037
or e-mail [email protected]
Western States Marketing Consortium
s
Proven
Membership 2012
Texas
DIAMOND
RANCH
Red Poll Association
George Norris
Deniece Brown
Sherry Thomas
Louise Carpenter
Carolyn Baxter (903) 396-2678
Kerens, TX
Ruben Beisert (713) 466-0281
8410 Achgill, Houston, TX 77040
F.E. Billings
(713) 666-2064
[email protected]
1817 Stanford, Houston, TX 77006
Les & Deniece Brown
8648 E. Hwy 79, Milano, TX 76556
Arthur & Louise Carpenter
(512) 455-6105 • 8650 E. Hwy 79
Milano, TX 76556-6105
Charlie & Linda Davis
156 Private Rd. 857
Rochelle, TX 76872-3754
Steve DeLeon 108 Joe Davis Rd.
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
John D. Fleming (915) 429-6334
Box 1888, Mason, TX 76856
Andrew & Mary Jo Harrington
(325) 356-3018 1008 N. Barnes St.
Comanche, TX 76442
[email protected]
Leo Hopkins
(972) 563-8772
12441 CR 351, Terrell, TX 75161
Cathy & Nathan Melson
(903) 583-4951
3385 E Hwy 56
Dodd City, TX 75438-3929
[email protected]
Nathan & Ellen Melson
3385 E. State Hwy 56, Dodd City, TX
75438
George & Lee Norris (979) 596-1317
1066 CR 420, Somerville, TX 77879
Ron, Pam, Richard & Ron Jr. Roberts
8646 E. Hwy 79, Milano, TX 76556
Darrell & Sherry Thomas
(972) 965-7707 cell
20041 FM 2755, Royse City, TX
75189
[email protected]
f
Sam & Peggy Anderson
(903) 396-7572 Kerens, TX
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Peggy Anderson • Pam Roberts • Andrew Harrington
Members
ra
Directors
Registered Red
Poll Cattle
Darrell Thomas
atu
President
Vice President
Reporter
Secretary/Treasurer
Al
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Officers
20041 FM 2755
Royse City, Texas 75189
Mobile 972-965-7707
[email protected]
Gaylan Whatley (903) 479-4101
1844 Co Rd. 4310
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Junior Members
Mary Brown – Red Poll Queen
8648 E Hwy 79, Milano, TX 76556
Jana Lee Thomas
20041 FM 2755
Royse City, TX 75189
Blue Ridge Red Poll Association
President. . . . . . Jo-Ellen Greene - Vice President. . . . . .Clarence Durham
Sec-Treas.: Mrs. Barbara Morrison, e-mail [email protected]
3230 Woolwine Hwy., Stuart, VA 24171 • (276) 694-4297
Directors: Jack Legg, Jeff Wilkins, Jeff Caudill
Lin & Angie Andrew
343 Moon Lindley Rd.
Snow Camp, NC 27349
(919) 663-2937
Jimmy & Barbara Morrison
3230 Woolwine Hwy.
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-4297
Jim & Martha Ward
715 Brock Rd.
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-0460
Elizabeth Biggs & Nelson Hoy
Berriedale Farms
PO Box 103
10245 Cowpasture River Rd.
South Williamsville, VA 24487
(540) 925-4400
Jim & Deb Naylor
1674 Evans Mill Rd.
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5383
Wilkshire – Jeff D. Wilkins
2100 Wilkins Rd.
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 538-0888
Otis & Dot Saunders
6672 Kerr Chapel Rd.
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 421-3535
Jeff Kennedy
5328 Three Waters Ln.
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-8161
Stan Carpenter
48 Twin Oaks Dr.
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-1297
Clarence & Ruby Durham
470 Andrew Store Rd.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 933-2969
Michael & Jo-Ellen Greene
PO Box 165
Thompson, PA 18465
(570) 727-2321
Kendall and Ann Harris
3237 Vicker Switch Rd.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-1482
Earl & Helen Legg
PO Box 8, Shaffer Rd.
Mt. Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-1475
William “Bunny” & Elizabeth
McClure
2517 Cat Creek Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3608
Dan Schmiesing
5220 Philothea Rd.
St. Henry, OH 45883
(419) 925-4883
Galen & Katherine Smith
520 Beulah Church Rd.
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 279-0320
Lou and Fey Stang
3442 W. Midland Tr.
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4028
Leo & Alice Tolia
Rose Hill Farm
1709 Dillons Mill Rd.
Boones Mill VA 24085
(540) 334-7052
Robert Vincent
1930 Shutterlee Mill Rd.
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-3339
Mike and Patrice Buck
219 Bethany Schoolhouse Rd.
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-7399
Dan Black
790 Herman Rd.
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 441-1013
Jeff Caudill
271 Crown Ridge
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 233-4838
Deborah Kaye & Tom Brady
1126 Upper Thomas Branch
Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
828-649-9690
Your source for Red Polls
in Pennsylvania
Jo-Ellen and Mike Greene
P.O. Box 165, Thompson, PA 18465
(570) 727-2321
For more information
about ARPA’s programs
and activities visit
www.AmericanRedPolls.com
D & R Cattle Company
John & Vickie Droz - Gretchen & Ashlynn Robbins
Bartlesville, OK * 918-214-3037
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Page: D&R Cattle Co / Red Poll Cattle
We would like to thank Wes Bayles of Niangua,
MO and Lane Parker of Mt Vernon, MO for their
purchase of our two performance tested bulls.
One will be going to a purebred Red Poll herd and
the other to a commercial crossbred herd of
Red Polls and Beefmaster cattle.
We would also like to thank
Steve and Sean Morris of French Village, MO
for their purchase of a bull and a heifer to start
their Red Poll herd and to use in their
crossbreeding program
We encourage every breeder to collect performance data
on their cattle. Our Red Polls have a lot to offer the
commercial cattle industry but we need more data across
the breed to show what we can do.
Performance is our # 1 Priority!
Advertise Here
in the
Next Issue
Call the Association for
more information:
PO Box 847
Frankton, IN 46044
Phone: 765-425-4515
Act Fast!
Don’t be left out
of the next issue!
Raising Red Polls for the Farm
and Ranch, not the Show Ring
8880 Camp Ernst Road
Union, KY 41091
Doll’s Red Poll Cattle
Jim and Jeff Doll
MARDAN ACRES
DAN & MARY JO SCHMIESING
PH & FAX: 419-925-4883
5220 PHILOTHEA RD. ST. HENRY, OHIO 45883
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: Mardan Acres.com
“PROMISE” Fulfilling His Promise
NEW EPD
EPD: BW .09; WW 2.2; YW 44
SEMEN AVAILABLE
Results of first 36 calves:
Calving Ease: only one assissted
(backwards)
Birth Wt.:
Bulls - 80.5 lbs.
Heifers - 71 lbs.
Average WW: Bulls - 558 lbs.
Heifers - 501 lbs.
STIEBER’S RED
POLLS
Raising Red Poll cattle
along Historic Route
“66” since 1965.
e-mail:
stiebersredpolls@
basicisp.net
Jackie & Janna
Stieber
(405) 258-1029
910965 S. 3370 Rd.
Wellston, OK 74881
Our goal is, and always has
been, to breed quality Red Poll
cattle on a grass-based program.
Mary Jo
w
re
nd
Harrington
A
Red Poll Cattle
1008 N Barnes St.
Comanche, Texas 76442
(325) 356-3018
Heifers
For Sale
Bulls
For Sale
Calhoun Farm
Bulls and Heifers
For Sale
Visitors and buyers always welcome!
Simpson and Norma Calhoun
2385 Wood Lenhart Road
Leavittsburg, OH 44430
(330) 898-5448
Introducing our new Herd Sire
Shuter’s Fuzz - 2011 National Champion Bull
We are planning to get Fuzz and our other herdsires,
Shuter’s WFB Remington, M.B. Globurg and
Shuter’s Thunderstruck collected this winter and
hope to have semen to sell in time for this spring.
Congrats to Garrett Lowes and Family for your
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer
and to Dane Miller and Family for your
Reserve Calf Champion Heifer at both the
National Junior and Open Shows at NAILE
A special thanks to our 2011 customers
Colton Miller
Dane Miller
Tyocia Ziegler
Kennedy Selby
Garrett Lowes
John Flint
John & Toni Rowe and Family
Scott Anderson and Family
R&R Farms - Scot Roederer
Kyle and Alyson Young
Check out our two Tuff Enuff sired consignments to
the Kentucky Beef Expo Sale. A moderate sized,
super thick, picture perfect cow bred for a July calf
and a bull calf out of a high performing Wiese cow.
7400 N 400 W
FRANKTON, IN 46044
FARM: 765-754-7370
MIKE, BRIAN & PATRICK SHUTER
AND FAMILY
MIKE: 765-208-2422
BRIAN: 317-345-5479
PATRICK: 765-208-2424
WWW.SHUTERSUNSETFARMS.COM
Land
and
Esquire
Cattle
Co.
2009 National Grand Champion
30+ years of breeding
developes the best in:
1) Milk Production
2) Growth on Grass
3) Fertility
4) Calving EASE
5) Correctness
Sire: Esquire Rolex
(National Champ)
Dam: Esquire’s Dis
(Dam’s Sire is GS
Discovery)
Esquire’s Navigator
Esquire’s R. Mandy
Full Sister to Navigator
For Sale:
100 Cows
Heifers
Young Bulls
Esquire’s R. Lady
Show Heifers
&
Cow Prospects for Sale
New Herdsires:
Esquire’s Xcalaber (2010 National Sr. Champ)
Parkstyle Gibraltar (2010 National Res Gr Champ)
Phil Wyrick
11001 Alexander Rd., Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 847-2797 • (501) 517-2534 cell
www.esquirelandandcattle.com
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Wt. Ratio EPD
Birth
8398
Weaning684 104 4
Yearling1,138
99
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Mat. Milk
9
Mat. M&G
11
35.4 cm scrotal at 13 months
Pictured at 15 months
M M C e n t u ry 2 1 - 0 4
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Outstanding proven sire.
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Sire carcass registered.
Exceptionally sound feet & legs.
Outstanding capacity and overall conformation.
35.4 cm scrotal at 13 months with ideal shape
Our grandchildren at the Routt County Fair in Colorado
and suspension.
Generations of proven carcass merit.
1/2 sibs were showring winners.
CSS Semen qualified for shipment to
Europe and New Zealand.
Thanks to
Steve Dauenhauer, WA
Paul and Joann Kees, WA
Larry and Charlene Lee, OR
Noah R. Otto, CO
Gary and Amber Otto, CO
All Grass-Fed Beef Customers
Semen SaleS
CSS semen qualified for export
to many countries:
MM Century 21-04 MARC Raymond 26026
GS Special Edition Pinpur Broadcaster
GS Goodfellow (2000 Nat’l Champion)
GS Pathfinder (1999 Nat’l Champion)
GS Outline
Brochure on other available
bull semen will be sent on request.
Hoof CarcassREA Grade
Sam’s steer
1,069#
641#
11.6 Choice
Place 15th of 39 in Carcass Show
Raley’s steer
1,198#
710#
12.4 Choice
Placed 22nd of 39 in Carcass Show
SPECIAL!
Winter-spring 2012 semen discounts
10-30% depending on volume.
Call us about discounts for YOUR needs!
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Shaffer Cattle Co.
George & Sally Shaffer & Family
P.O. Box 775357 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Phone (970) 871-6930 • Mobile (970) 846-6343
or for semen contact:
www.hawkeyebreeders.com
Visit our website at:
www.shaffercattlecompany.com
Official Publication of the
PO Box 847, Frankton, IN 46044
Phone: 765-425-4515
Red Polls — Ready to Move the Industry!
The World’s Oldest National Organization for Red Poll Cattle • Founded 1883
The Breed That Meets the Need!
When in the market for quality cattle make tracks to McMarshall Farms...
McMarshall Farms
A lasting tradition you can Trust.
Breeding quality Red Poll Cattle for over half a century
Jim McKee
1634 Pleasantview Road
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7005
[email protected]
Meredith McKee
1707 Pleasantview Road
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7478
[email protected]
Thanks to Francis and
Barbara Lutz for their
recent purchase.

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